Posts

Showing posts with the label state visits

World Travelers: The Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall visit India & Sri Lanka

Day 1 (November 6) The royal couple arrived in India and attended a welcoming ceremony { Source } Day 2 (November 7) The future British monarch and his consort began their second day in India with a visit to the  Indian Military Academy { Photos }. Afterward the royal pair parted ways-Prince Charles headed for the Navdanya organic farm and education center, while The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Doon School { Source } Day 3 (November 8) With only a little over a week to go before his 65th birthday, The Prince of Wales began the celebrating a little early-he was presented with a  birthday cake by a Delhi slum school, and a birthday card signed by many of the children from the Katha Community School during his and his wife's tour of the school { Source } In the afternoon, Prince Charles attended a private luncheon with    the 14th Vice President of India. While her husband was with the 14th Vice President of India, The Duchess of Cornwall visit...

Prince Albert, Princess Charlene & Pierre Casiraghi visit Republic of Palau

Day 1 (March 11) Upon their arrival in the Far East Nation, the prince and princess were escorted to a traditional Palauan war canoe, kabekl  to the docks of Koror { Source }. From there, they moved on to the capitol building, were received by the President and First Lady in a private audience { Source }{ Source }{ Video }{ Source }. After their private audience, the President and Prince of Monaco proceeded to a meeting with both of the Cambers of the National Congress, where the prince spoke  about the two nations similar views on the planet's major environmental problems { Source }. Afterward, the Princely Couple met with students of the Melekeok School  { Source }{ Photos } before ending their day with a visit to the Palau International Coral Reef Center { Source }. The Prince also attended a working meeting with members of the Prince Albert II Foundation and members of the  Ministry of Palau in charge of Natural Resources, Environme...

Prince Charles of Wales & Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall visit Jordan, Saudi Arabia & Oman

Jordan March 11 (Day 1) Today, the future monarch and consort met with the King & Queen of Jordan { Photos } and ate dinner at their private residence { Source }.{ Photos } March 12 (Day 2) The future monarch and his consort attended a welcoming ceremony with the Jordan Royals { Source } They also were received by the Jordan Royal Guard of Honor at the Royal Palace, before meeting with the King & Queen { Source }.  Afterwards, Prince Charles visited the King Hussein Mosque and an award-winning digital production company   { Source }.  Meanwhile, Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, visited a children's museum and a secondary school for girls { Source } March 13 (Day 3) The royal pair had their last day in Jordan before departing for their next leg of their tour. The future King and his consort made a visit to a  Syrian refugee camp at the King Abdullah Park { Source }, and took a guided tour of the ancient city, Jerash { Photos...

The Crown Princely Couple of Denmark visits Chile

Day 1 (March 10) They arrived in the capital of Chile accompanied by their business delegation for an official visit with the intentions of "...strengthening trade relations between Denmark & Chile". Their first stop on their visit was to pay a visit to Quebrada de Macul Park { Source }. During their visit to the park, they trekked through the park and seemed to have a fabulous time. In the evening, the future rulers of Denmark were joined by their business delegation to attend a gala dinner hosted by the Danish Ambassador to Chile { Source }. Day 2 (March 11) In the morning, the Crown Princely Couple laid a wreath at the monument "Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins"{ Source }. Afterward,the future monarch and his wife visited with Santiago's mayor and were presented with keys to the city { Source }{ Photos }. After their meeting with the Mayor of Santiago, they set off for the Presidential Palace, where they met with the president and first...

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan Visit Turkey

Day 1 (March 5) Upon their arrival, they attended a Welcome Ceremony at Ankara International Airport before making a visit to the   Mustafa Kemel Atatürk  mausoleum { Source }. After, The King joined The Turkish President for a meeting at the Presidential Palace while The Queen attended a luncheon with the First Lady. After their luncheon, the Queen an First Lady toured    the reception halls and the kitchen of the Çankaya Presidential Palace, where they watched the preparations for the official dinner the First Couple will host in honor of their Jordanian guests. { Source }. Day 2 (March 6) After a relaxing morning, The King of Jordan joined the Turkish President for a tour of the the TUSAS Aerospace Industries (TAI) production facilities in Ankara and attended the Turkey-Jordan Economic Cooperation Meeting. The King also had a meetign with the Prime Minister of Turkey { Source }. As for her schedule, the Queen paid a visit to the Institu...

Bhutan Royals visit India

Day 1 (January 23) The King & Queen of Bhutan arrived in India. Upon their departure from Bhutan, they were sent off by government officials and Princes and Princesses of Bhutan, the King's brothers and sisters { Photo }. Upon arrival at the Indra Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, they were received by the Minister of State for External Affairs { Photos }. Day 2 (Jan 24) King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Queen Jetsun visited a Gandhi memorial { Photos }, a meeting & reception with the President and Primeminster Day 3 (Jan 25) King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck began his day with an inspection of the Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan { Photos }. His day continued when he was joined by his wife for a meeting and reception with the President and Prime Minister of India { Photos }. Later on, they met with PA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi { Photos } and attended a banquet hosted by India's president { Photos } Day 4 (Jan 26) The King ...

The Earl & Countess of Wessex visit Malta

Day 1 (Nov 15) Upon their arrival, they attended a a reception on board HMS Illustrious, berthed in Grand Harbour{ Source }.Prince Edward also attended a cocktail party at the residence of the British High Commissioner and a dinner at a hotel in St. Julians { Source } Day 2 (Nov 16) In the morning, Prince Edward attended a breakfast meeting at the Camber of Commerce { Source }. After breakfast, he innaugrated an exhibitation in Florina to mark the 50th anniversary of PAS in Malta. Prior to a break for lunch, the Queen's youngest child visited KDM Group's offices om San Gwann. Before lunch with H.E. President Abela, and event patrons at San Anton Palace, He is visiting KDM Group's offices in San Gwann. A courtesy visit to the Prime Minister's office at Castille is scheduled for the afternoon. Day 3 (Nov 17) They paid a visit to the Helen Keller resource centre to mark its 20th anniversary, where Prince Edward unveiled a commemorative plaque and thanked th...

The Norwegian Royal Couple Visit Poland May 9-11

Day 1 (May 9) Upon their arrival in Poland they attended an official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace{ Photos }. The welcoming ceremony consisted of being greeted by the President and First Lady of Poland, an inspection of the Polish Guards. The Royal couple also paid tribute to the Unknown Soldiers by placing a wreath on the grave { Photos }. In the afternoon, King Harald participated in a series of meetings and discussions with various Poland officials { Photos } while his wife visited the Frédéric Chopin Museum  and toured the Presidential Palace's garden with the First Lady of Poland { Photos }. The evening consisted of a reception the Norwegian trade delegation and a gala dinner in the honor of the King & Queen's visit { Photos }. Day 2 (May 10)  King Harald visited Poland's Miltary Base in the company of Poland's Minister of Defence Tomasz Siemoniak { Photo }. Also in the morning, President Komorowski and the ...

Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands embarked on a three-day state visit to Luxembourg on Tuesday.

Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands embarked on a three-day state visit to Luxembourg on Tuesday. Day 1 (March 20) Upon her arrival, she was greeted by the Grand Duke & Grand Duchess of Luxembourg in a welcoming ceremony where both countries national anthem's were played. After the welcoming ceremony, the Queen met with local dignataries. Afterward, she, along with the Grand Ducal couple, along with their heir apparent, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, attended a private luncheon in the Grand Ducal Palace. After the luncheon, Queen Beatrix participated in a wreath laying ceremony held at the Monument National de la Solidarité Luxembourgeoise. Later that same day, she returned to the Grand Ducal Palace to meet with dignitaries before participating in a round table entitled "Strengthening Business Climate in Europe", in the presence of both Dutch and Luxembourg officials along with Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume. In the evening, she attended a state dinner at the...

Diamond Jubilee 2012: Prince Harry visits Belize, the Bahamas, Jamaica and Brazil as a representative of Queen Elizabeth II

Day 1 (March 2) Prince Harry arrived at Philip Goldson International Airport where he was greeted by   Diane Locke from the Belize Foreign Ministry and Belize Governor General Colville Young. { Photos } During his meeting with the Governer General, he celebrated the unveiling of the freshly minted "Queen Elizabeth II Boulevard" { Source }{ Photos } Day 2 (March 3) He met with children and their families at an arts center on the Belizean-Guatemalan western border, as well as visit the Belizean Defense Force. In the late afternoon, Prince Harry hoped on his royal jet to head to the Bahammas where he was greeted and met with  the Guard of Honour of the Royal Bahamian Police Force and Band { Source }{ Photos }. Day 4 (March 4) Prince Harry visited the Bahamanian Island of Harbour Island, where he attended a service at Christ Church Cathedral, accepted a painting on his grandmother's behalf from The Prime Minister of the Bahamas during a...

Diamond Jubilee Tour 2012: The Earl & Countess of Wessex visit The Islands of the Caribbean: February 21-March 7

February 21-22: St. Lucia On their first day on their State Visit to St. Lucia, the Earl and Countess of Wessex attended many events. First, they opened the Diamond Jubilee Le Pavillion Museum at Government House before attending a Reception at Government House. On their second day in St. Lucia, they attended St. Lucia’s annual Independence Day Parade, visited the St. Lucia School of Music { Photo } and a Luncheon at Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa and Beach Resort.  In the afternoon, they launched   the new Website for St. John Association of Saint Lucia, Headquarters, George V Park, Castries, St. Lucia (where Sophie, Countess of Wessex serves as Grand President, St. John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands). After the launch of the St. John Association of St. Lucia Headquarters website launch they attended a Reception for young people who have reached the Gold Standard  of the The Duke of Edinburgh's Award International Foundationand watch a perfor...